"It's a big if," pitching coach Bob Apodaca said. "I just don't know what Dave Veres still possesses. But when he was right, you always had a warm, fuzzy feeling that he wasn't going to walk anybody, that he was going to get a lot of groundballs, and he wasn't going to beat himself." Veres will need to pitch well the next month at Triple-A to get a September call up. Wed, Jul 25, 2007 10:09:00 AM

Veres was expected to throw the second bullpen session of his rehab on Friday and then begin throwing batting practice. He could still achieve the improbable return to the major leagues this season. Sat, Jun 30, 2007 07:07:00 AM

Rockies placed OF Corey Dickerson on the 15-day disabled list with non-displaced fractures of two ribs.

An MRI exam revealed Friday that Dickerson had sustained non-displaced fractures of two ribs on his right side while diving for a line drive during Thursday's contest against the Cardinals. It's the third time that the outfielder has been forced to the disabled list this season. There is no clear timetable for his return at the moment.

He left Friday's start after throwing just 25 pitches. Kendrick could be dealing with a rotator cuff injury, which sometimes requires surgery. His roster spot will be absorbed by right-hander Scott Oberg.

Rockies placed LHP David Hale on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain.

Hale sustained the injury in Thursday's game against the Braves. As the strain is believed to be minor, he should require just the minimum time on the disabled list and be ready to return in late July.

Rockies recalled LHP Tyler Anderson from Triple-A Albuquerque and placed on the 60-day disabled list with an elbow injury.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Aaron Laffey who had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Friday. Anderson has been dealing with problems with his pitching elbow since early in the spring.